As many Frederictonions already know, Tokyo Ramen is a not-so-hidden gem. I finally tried this staple on a sunny Saturday. I recently moved to a nearby apartment complex a few months ago, and have been meaning to pay a visit to Tokyo Ramen ever since. After procrastinating for almost the whole semester, I finally walked …
‘Twas a cold crispy night when the events had begun, as citizens of Fredericton gathered both old and young. With joy in their hearts and big smiles on their face, they knew that to see Santa Claus, they had come to the right place. It was the Santa Claus Parade, the night was here! To …
Canada has had a longstanding reputation around the world for being a country of kindness and compassion. Though as of late that reputation seems to have taken a hit as more and more hate fueled bills are passed with increasing frequency. Bill 7 is the newest iteration of that hate. On Tuesday, October 24th, Public …
In a recent interview with the New Brunswick Health Council (NBHC), Stéphane Robichaud, the Chief Executive Officer, emphasized the pressing concerns surrounding youth mental health and the potential role of social media in easing these challenges. As Robichaud stated, "Youth mental health has been trending in the wrong direction for close to a decade, and …
White Ribbon Fredericton, an organization of men dedicated to ending violence against women and promoting gender equality, recently issued a statement on October 18th, criticizing Premier Blane Higgs for his government’s stance on Policy 713. Understanding Policy 713 Policy 713 was implemented by the New Brunswick government in August 2020, with the goal of creating …
On May 5th of this year, the World Health Organization declared the pandemic known as COVID-19 to be over. As cases died down, symptoms lessened, and masks disappeared, we collectively thought that we were in the clear. Unfortunately, that is not the case, especially in New Brunswick. The “Pirola” Variant One of COVID-19’s most …
In the rural New Brunswick town called Boiestown lies the Woodmen’s Museum. The museum stands as a testament to the region's rich logging history. Established in 1979, it has been a local tourist attraction but has seen minimal renovations since its inception. Thankfully, on October 5th, 2023, the museum received a much-needed financial boost. Government …
community. The Forest Hill, Rural Cemetery, and another cemetery on Route 645 in Harvey have all fallen victim to these acts of vandalism over a three-week period, from September 22nd to October 5th. Extent of the Vandalism Between September 22nd and 24th, unidentified individual(s) vandalized 20 headstones at Forest Hill Cemetery. Notably, these damaged headstones …
Hello out there, we’re on the air, it’s hockey night tonight! Or at least it was on Sunday, October 15th! Why you may ask? Well, it was the birthday of the local hockey legend himself, Willie O’Ree! Willie O’Ree, a Fredericton native, was born on October 15th, a date that would later become synonymous with …
In recent weeks, the world has been closely following developments in Palestine and Israel. Following Hamas’ Operation Al-Aqsa Flood, the Israeli Defense Forces have responded with ongoing military operations and shelling in Gaza. As of the time of writing, the conflict has escalated into ground and air incursions into the Gaza Strip resulting in thousands …
